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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
By Samson Adeyanju Pope Francis has cautioned against the rise of modern “towers of Babel,” where communication is abundant but true understanding is lacking. Addressing bishops, priests, religious, and lay media professionals at the Vatican, the Holy Father urged Catholic communicators to resist the temptation of superficial messaging and instead foster meaningful dialogue rooted in
Port Harcourt , Nigeria – Janurary 28, 2025 By Fr. Okhueleigbe Osemhantie à The Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA), Port Harcourt, Obehie Campus, stood resplendent today as it hosted its annual twin celebration of the Feast Day of St. Thomas Aquinas, its patron saint, and the matriculation of new students into its prestigious postgraduate
By Emma Eko, CSN The new Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Very Rev. Fr. Michael Ayanleke Banjo, paid a courtesy visit to the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Most Rev. Michael Francis Crotty, at the Nunciature in Abuja on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Fr. Banjo was accompanied by the National Director of
By CSN Media The leadership of the Catholic Women Organization of Nigeria (CWO) paid a courtesy visit to the new Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Fr. Michael Banjo, as a show of solidarity and support. The visit, which took place on January 24, 2025, coincided with the International Day of Education.
By CSN Media As the world marks the International Day of Education, the Secretary General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Fr. Michael Banjo, has urged parents not to leave the formation of their children’s character and conscience solely to schools. In his address to the staff of CSN and agencies of the Catholic
Since his installation as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Aba on February 13, 2020, Most Rev. Augustine Ndubueze Echema has exemplified a Christ-like character that resonates deeply within the hearts of the faithful. His leadership has not only been marked by a profound commitment to spiritual guidance but also by a compassionate and
In a life dedicated to service, Most Rev. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins, Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos has been a beacon of faith and leadership. His journey from a devout Catholic family to becoming the spiritual leader of one of Nigeria’s most dynamic dioceses is marked by humility, dedication, and a profound sense
CSN Pastoral Agents Department Report The Rectors of Nigerian seminaries – major, propaedeutic and minor – held their annual convention at the Saints Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Bodija, Ibadan from 20th-24th January, 2025. Officially known as the National Seminaries Committee, the body is overseen by the Pastoral Agents Department of the Catholic Secretariat of
By Fr. Patrick Feyisetan The Bodija 92 set held their 31st annual reunion in Owo, Nigeria, from January 15 to 17, 2025. The event was under the auspices of Very Rev. Fr. Patrick Olugbenga Eyinla, who also celebrated his 60th birthday. A pilgrimage to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, was the highlight of the
By CSN Media A delegation from the German Catholic Bishops Conference, led by the Catholic Bishop of Augsburg and Chairman of the International Church Affairs and Interreligious Dialogue Commission, Most Rev. Bertram Meier, arrived in Nigeria on Friday, January 10, 2025. The visit aims to strengthen collaboration and promote interreligious dialogue within the Church. During